Original
10/05/2013 - 12/28/2013 Finished
Little Busters! Refrain (リトルバスターズ！～Refrain～)
Also known as: Little Busters! ~Refrain~
Following the Little Busters after they lost their first baseball game, the team decides to have a pancake party. It has been almost one semester since the return of Kyousuke Natsume. As usual, Riki Naoe continues to help the Little Busters' members—both old and new—with confronting their inner struggles. However, strange happenings begin to occur, leading Rin Natsume and Riki closer to unraveling the truth behind the "secret of this world." Little do Rin and Rikki know, their discovery will end up changing the peaceful everyday lives created by the Little Busters once and for all. Little Busters!: Refrain brings a conclusion to the colorful stories of its ensemble cast—forged with the weight of emotions and strengthened with the bond of friendship—as they come to terms with their regrets and weaknesses.
13
Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 13 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Little Busters! Refrain have? Well, currently Little Busters! Refrain has a total of 2 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Little Busters! Refrain doesn't have a single filler episode: all 13 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 13 episodes of Little Busters! Refrain aired in 2013 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Little Busters! Refrain is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 13 without detours. If you came looking for which Little Busters! Refrain episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | It Struck Without Warning10/05/2013 | 10/05/2013 | Canon |
| 2 | It Was Also Raining at That Time10/12/2013 | 10/12/2013 | Canon |
| 3 | I Wanted to Stay Here Forever10/19/2013 | 10/19/2013 | Canon |
| 4 | Riki and Rin10/26/2013 | 10/26/2013 | Canon |
| 5 | The Final Task11/02/2013 | 11/02/2013 | Canon |
| 6 | At the End of the Escape11/09/2013 | 11/09/2013 | Canon |
| 7 | May 1311/16/2013 | 11/16/2013 | Canon |
| 8 | Proof of the Strongest11/23/2013 | 11/23/2013 | Canon |
| 9 | A Friend's Tears11/30/2013 | 11/30/2013 | Canon |
| 10 | And So I'll Do It Over Again12/07/2013 | 12/07/2013 | Canon |
| 11 | The End of the World12/14/2013 | 12/14/2013 | Canon |
| 12 | A Single Request12/21/2013 | 12/21/2013 | Canon |
| 13 | Little Busters12/28/2013 | 12/28/2013 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Little Busters! Refrain have?
Little Busters! Refrain has a total of 2 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Little Busters! Refrain have?
In total, Little Busters! Refrain has 13 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Little Busters! Refrain?
It is recommended to watch Little Busters! Refrain in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Little Busters! Refrain online?
Little Busters! Refrain is available on the following streaming platforms: Sentai Filmworks. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Watch on: Sentai Filmworks
Is Little Busters! Refrain a complete anime?
Yes, Little Busters! Refrain is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Little Busters! Refrain have?
No, Little Busters! Refrain does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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